Wilkes Central is now part of the Microsoft Imagine Academy Program. Students will have the opportunity to receive Microsoft Certifications in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Students will receive hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft software and because Microsoft Certifications are widely recognized by employers, this program can give students an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Technology skills will continue to be important to student's success in the future. More than 50% of today's jobs require some degree of technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade.